Not many people don’t think they could be in slightly better shape. In my quest to get in better shape (a long, hard, marginally successful quest) I often run into the boredom problem. I need variety or I start to dread the workouts. Today (7/31/10) I saw some dragon boat races at Rockett’s Landing. What [...]
At Stover Chiropractic, P.C., I’m always trying to make the case that chiropractic isn’t just a fix for aches, cricks, pains, and sprains. Chiropractic will actually improve your health because our objective is not to cover up symptoms. Our objective is to correct subluxations. At times it is an uphill battle, so I’m encouraged when [...]
As a chiropractor I’m always reminded by how well people can heal if we just support a “body’s” innate ability to heal and stay healthy. At Stover Chiropractic I’m reminded because I see it every day. Another thing I see everyday is lists. What do I mean here? I mean people who come into my [...]
Much is made about wellness these days. Even politicians talk about it. It may even be a way to save money in these days of healthcare legislation. It sounds good right? Stay well. Less medications and surgery needed right? Personally I think it sounds legitimate. But who provides wellness care? Does regular medical care provide [...]
I was recently watching the Today show while passing time on a treadmill. An interview with an MD about vitamines and their effectiveness came on. It was irritating. While clearly there are outrageous claims made by suppliment makers and sales, it should not be used as a reason to not take ANY supplements. The reality [...]
Cancer is complicated. The U.S. has poured millions into research for treatment since the early 70′s. As I understand it there are only two or three types of cancer that have better survivability rates today than three decades ago. As a chiropractor, I often hear about alternative therapies that may help someone with cancer. It [...]
For the past 7 years I’ve been a board member for Virginia Society of Chiropractors (VSC). Recently we merged with the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). This was a very good thing for chiropractic in Virginia. The VSC served its purpose starting in the early 90’s, to protect chiropractic in Virginia as a separate and distinct [...]
Many treatments and therapies claim to reduce stress, slow aging, and improve other components of health and wellness. But how can we know it really does any good? Well there is a way to find out. Serum thiol levels are valuable to help know if your wellness care or treatment of choice is actually helping [...]
Dr. Mercola has a great post on his Health Blog. He puts together a list of foods that boost immunity. And even better, they are easily found in our grocery stores! The Best Foods to Improve Your Immunity Yogurt Green Tea Oranges Garlic Carrots Spinach Sweet Potatoes Mushrooms Kiwi Bell Peppers Broccoli Barley Many people [...]
There is a lot of press about the Swine Flu and how this flu season will be a bad one, due to the infectious nature of the swine HINI virus strain. The following is summary (by Dr. Dan Murphy) of important points found in a 2007 study: Epidemiology and Infection October 2007, Vol. 135, No. [...]
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